What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers?
About Fetch
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Centers is a family-owned group of specialty and emergency hospitals with locations across Florida and South Carolina. We’re dedicated to providing world-class medicine with hometown care — and that starts with supporting the incredible team members who make it all possible.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Generalist to join our team in Ft. Myers. This position will report directly to the COO and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day HR operations of the hospital. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and skilled at balancing compliance, communication, and compassion in every interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the team member lifecycle, including onboarding, status changes, leaves of absence, and separations
- Administer benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, billing, and team member communication
- Serve as the primary contact for FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related matters, maintaining compliance with state and federal laws
- Partner with the finance team to ensure payroll accuracy, benefit deductions, and HR-related reporting
- Maintain and enforce OSHA and workplace safety compliance, coordinating required training and documentation
- Provide guidance and support to hospital leadership in team member relations, corrective action, and policy interpretation
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure consistency across Fetch hospitals
- Maintain accurate and confidential team member records in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
- Assist with recruiting and retention initiatives as needed
Why Fetch?
At Fetch, you’ll be part of a growing, family-owned organization that values your voice and your expertise. We take pride in creating a supportive and collaborative workplace where people care about each other as much as they care about the pets we treat.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of experience in HR generalist or HR administration role
- Working knowledge of employment law, FMLA, and OSHA regulations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
- Experience with HRIS systems (Paychex experience a plus)
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Safe Harbor 401K with Company Match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
- Holiday Pay
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Team Member Pet Discount Plan
- Continuing Education
- Uniform Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement